Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante recently opened up about the role of fashion and visual identity in her artistry.
When asked whether developing a strong aesthetic was always part of Spiritbox’s vision or whether it evolved organically alongside the music, LaPlante explained how visual storytelling has always been a deliberate part of the band’s world-building.
“Having a strong visual identity just helps us create our world that our music can live in,” she said. “I think of it more from album to album, rather than as a whole. It’s sometimes a more stylized version of ourselves, or it’s there to tell a story, but it’s always there. We love fashion, even though we may not be a part of that industry, we greatly admire all the work and story telling that goes into it.”
LaPlante also addressed her collaboration with designer Ashton Michael, which came together for Spiritbox’s performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She described how the partnership was facilitated and what made it the right fit for that high-profile moment.
“Judson and Jak got us together and helped make my vision come to life,” she said. “There are some shows I do where I want to wear my own clothes, and the pieces are either from my closet, or will retire them, and some where I say ‘I need a costume!’ – I need something to perform in, not just to solely look cute in. It needs to hold up for dozens of shows and be comfortable enough to move and breathe in for 90 minutes.”
She went on to detail how the Grammy outfit came together under tight circumstances, and why Michael’s work was a natural choice.
“Ashton actually made the Grammy performance outfit for our headline tour,” she continued. “We were asked to perform at the Grammys with about a week’s notice. I wanted to go up there wearing something I knew I would be comfortable in, and also something very easy to change into quickly! Ashton makes incredibly comfortable bodysuits with the most beautiful tailoring, perfectly tailored to the way I move around.”
“The themes of our headline tour used a black and white palette, pulling inspiration from the deep ocean, even using the straps and buckles of a ship’s mast,” she added. “The patent black look with buckles was my favorite outfit from the tour.”
The Grammy collaboration with Ashton Michael was not a one-off moment. It was a continuation of a carefully constructed visual language that LaPlante has been refining across some of the biggest stages in music. Her approach to dressing for performance is rooted in a philosophy that balances artistry with practicality.
LaPlante performed at the 68th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony in February 2026. The appearance underscored how Spiritbox’s rise has been matched by an equally deliberate evolution in LaPlante’s stage image, with each major performance serving as a new chapter in her visual storytelling.
In the lead-up to that performance, LaPlante wore a custom Ashton Michael patent harness, continuing her working relationship with the designer. A behind-the-scenes feature captured the full scope of her preparation process, revealing that her stage look is built across every detail — from tape-in extensions and press-on nails to stage makeup carefully reworked for the red carpet.
What makes LaPlante’s approach distinctive is that her fashion choices do not begin and end at the stage door. She wears meaningful rings and her wedding bands every day — on stage and off — treating personal adornment as a continuous extension of identity rather than a costume to be put on and taken off. It is a philosophy that aligns closely with what she has described in interviews: her visual identity is not separate from who she is, but a more stylized expression of it.
That consistency has resonated far beyond the metal community. LaPlante has become a reference point for fans and fashion observers who see in her a model for how artists can command a visual identity without sacrificing authenticity. Her style — a blend of modern metal aesthetics, streetwear, and gothic femininity — has inspired a dedicated following that looks to her as much for her look as for her voice.
